Maternity Leave 2.0

Friday May 27 I wrapped up work; DB created an awesome #kimscoffeebreak surprise; Saturday we met up with friends for brunch, a quick hello to B&E then off to Chico for a chill Memorial Day weekend at my parents house. 

Mom planned a birthday celebration, as we won't see them on my actual birthday.

so sweet!

cake and ice cream...can't go wrong!

Sweet moments!

Maternity Leave

Time off to be home, to prepare and truly to be 100% present with Will has been such a gift.

I know I will look back on these 10 days with him and be so forever thankful for our time just us together!

The conversations DB and  I have around having another child is 99% more around how Will is going to adapt, react, respond and be; and 1% about how ready we are for the newborn phase and sleepless endless days/nights.

We truly just want Will to embrace his sister, love her; and feel 100% secure in this life change. 

Ultimately I don't want him to feel neglected, replaced or resent his sister; as time and attention he now receives on the daily is going to change dramatically!

Our adventures during my time off have included:

zoo, beach, parks, firehouse fundraiser, ice cream, uncle Bs birthday.. :)

Shannon & Kensey came over for dinner; and brought me gelato to celebrate birthday week!

Reflexology appointments with Emma and a surprise from Annie

Tomorrow is my birthday... I thought maybe Sib would like to join the party on my day; but according to my doctors appointment this morning my body hasn't begun the laboring process; and therefore C section on June 14th is most likely going to be here before the other.

Emma's starting to get ready for labor; so maybe we will have baby's on the same day...we shall see!

4 days left for me... 

after todays appointment, I am feeling more ready.

we went over all the logistics and all the pieces of the puzzle that will happen.

I am just hoping and praying it is much better than the last time :)

Which it should be!

Baby Sib is due in 7 days!

May 27th 2016  I wrapped up

Managing 4 stores and a RMT ... And off on maternity leave + coffee break ... 12 months at home!  

Here I go!

This last week with Will has been wonderful. 

Challenging due to being 38 weeks pregnant and getting up and down off the floor, picking him up and keeping him busy and occupied; leaves little time to rest, relax and think of all the details in preparation for baby #2.  

Baby Sib as we call her, scheduled c section is to occur June 14th. 

Or unless she wants an earl my arrival we are cleared to attempt VBAC ... And hope I am able to get her out of my body without the need for surgery.

We shall see...either way; in the next 7 days life is going to change completely!

DB and my conversation is more around how do we ensure Will transitions and adapts to new baby versus are we ready for new born phase again? 

Definitely couldn't imagine entering into this solo; or without someone so involved as Dave is. Could not imagine trying to take care of 2 by myself. 

Thank goodness he is on board with supporting and being involved 100%.